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Press Release: Virginia Chamber Names Two Strategic Hires

June 26th, 2025

Virginia Chamber Names Two Strategic Hires   RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced the addition of Andrew Sinclair and Sarah Owen to its team. Sinclair will serve as the Vice President of Public Policy Development and Executive Director of the Chamber Foundation, joining the organization’s Executive Leadership Team. Owen has been named […]

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Press Release: The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Announces 2025-2026 Officers and Board Members

June 6th, 2025

THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES ANNOUNCES 2025-2026 OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) is pleased to announce its 2025-2026 Officers and Board of Directors. The VACCE Officers / Executive Committee members are: Chair – Tracy Hale Clark, Louisa County Chamber of Commerce Chair-Elect – Courtney Thompson, […]

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Press Release: 2025 Healthcare Conference Gathered Leaders to Shape Virginia’s Health Future

June 6th, 2025

2025 Healthcare Conference Gathered Leaders to Shape Virginia’s Health Future RICHMOND, VA – Yesterday, the Virginia Chamber Foundation, in partnership with the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA), hosted the 15th Annual Virginia Healthcare Conference at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. This year’s event, themed “Creating a Blueprint for the Future of Virginia’s Health,” brought […]

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Press Release: Virginia Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Two New Team Members

May 12th, 2025

Virginia Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Two New Team Members RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced the addition of two new members to its team, Carter T. Whitelow and Sarah Muse. Whitelow has joined as the Vice President of Government Relations and Muse has joined as the Director of Marketing and Brand Management.   “We […]

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Press Release: Virginia Ranked Ninth in Chief Executive Magazine’s 2025 CEO Survey of Best and Worst States for Business

April 28th, 2025

Virginia Ranked Ninth in Chief Executive Magazine’s 2025 CEO Survey of Best and Worst States for Business  RICHMOND, VA – Chief Executive magazine today announced that Virginia ranked ninth on its annual list of the Best and Worst States for Business, an improvement of three spots since last year and the first time the Commonwealth […]

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Press Release: Virginia Chamber Foundation Launches Blueprint Virginia 2035 Statewide Survey and Regional Tour to Shape the Commonwealth’s Future

April 16th, 2025

Virginia Chamber Foundation Launches Blueprint Virginia 2035 Statewide Survey and Regional Tour to Shape the Commonwealth’s Future  Comprehensive Survey and Regional Tour Released to Promote Statewide Representation for the Commonwealth’s Next Policy-Driven Strategic Plan  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – The Virginia Chamber Foundation today launched a statewide survey to gather input for Blueprint Virginia 2035, the Commonwealth’s […]

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The Virginia Chamber of Commerce Names Cathie J. Vick as Incoming President and Chief Executive Officer

January 28th, 2025

RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce (“Virginia Chamber”) today announced the appointment of Cathie J. Vick as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after a national search. She will assume her position on April 1, 2025, succeeding Barry DuVal, who has served as the leader of the Virginia Chamber since 2010. The Board […]

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Linda Stanley, Managing Director of First Citizens Bank, Elected Chair of Virginia Chamber Board of Directors

January 15th, 2025

RICHMOND, VA – This afternoon, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce elected Linda Stanley to serve as the 2025 Chair of the Board of Directors during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting. Linda was nominated to the Chamber’s Board in a Special-At-Large position in 2019 and was nominated to serve on the Executive Committee as Treasurer in 2020. […]

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VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES COMMONWEALTH FUSION SYSTEMS TO VIRGINIA

December 17th, 2024

RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Barry DuVal today released the below statement in response to Commonwealth Fusion Systems selecting Virginia as the site for its multi-billion-dollar investment. The company plans to build the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant in Chesterfield County. “This is a monumental day for Virginia’s […]

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VIRGINIA SELECTED BY BUSINESS FACILITIES AS 2024 STATE OF THE YEAR

December 16th, 2024

RICHMOND, VA – Business Facilities today announced that Virginia has been named the 2024 State of the Year, the highest honor bestowed by the publication. This is the second occasion that Virginia has won in the past four years and the third instance overall. This prestigious award recognizes Virginia’s strong business-friendly environment, including legislation and […]

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